University, 2027 Summer Games Cyber Security Intern

About the role

The Summer Games is an innovative internship program that attracts some of the nation’s best and brightest students. The goal is to develop a breakthrough idea or solution for one of our customer's most pressing, complex, and multidimensional problems while developing valuable technical skills. This competitive and collaborative program simulates a real-world startup accelerator environment, where interns are divided into teams, each working on a different challenge project. Throughout the Games, interns receive mentorship from senior leaders, solve problems using Booz Allen’s products and unique engagement models, and leverage the power of collaboration in a team environment. The summer culminates with a final Challenge Cup competition and presentation to senior leadership.

A past winner took the challenge of helping blind individuals navigate by using new technology and developing a business and market penetration plan. Teams have also helped to develop an app that gives military commanders an easy way to track real-time and open-source information about developing situations, including sudden attacks, fighting human trafficking, and even tracking the spread of a disease worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team to develop a breakthrough idea or solution for a complex, multidimensional problem
• Receive mentorship from senior leaders and collaborate across teams
• Solve problems using Booz Allen’s products and engagement models
• Present findings and solutions at the final Challenge Cup competition

Requirements

• Experience in cybersecurity, including in an academic environment
• Knowledge of networking concepts, including the OSI model
• Knowledge of virtualization
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows systems
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Scheduled to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in a Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field by Winter 2027 or 2028, or Spring 2027 or 2028

Nice If You Have

• Ability to produce technical documentation and create design artifacts
• Possession of excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $52,900.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.